REST (Representational State Transfer) is an architectural style for designing networked applications. It uses HTTP methods and URLs for resource-based interactions with stateless communication.
Key Concepts
HTTP methods (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE, PATCH)
Resource-based URLs
Stateless communication
Response codes (200, 201, 400, 401, 404, 500)
HATEOAS (hypermedia controls)
Common Use Cases
Web service APIs
Mobile backends
Microservices communication
Third-party integrations
CRUD applications
Best Practices
Use proper HTTP methods
Version your APIs
Implement proper error handling
Use pagination for collections
Document with OpenAPI/Swagger
Resources
REST API Tutorial: restfulapi.net
Related Skills: graphql, openapi, api-design
1---2name: rest-23description: REST APIs4---5# REST APIs67REST (Representational State Transfer) is an architectural style for designing networked applications. It uses HTTP methods and URLs for resource-based interactions with stateless communication.89## Key Concepts1011- HTTP methods (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE, PATCH)12- Resource-based URLs13- Stateless communication14- Response codes (200, 201, 400, 401, 404, 500)15- HATEOAS (hypermedia controls)1617## Common Use Cases1819- Web service APIs20- Mobile backends21- Microservices communication22- Third-party integrations23- CRUD applications2425## Best Practices2627- Use proper HTTP methods28- Version your APIs29- Implement proper error handling30- Use pagination for collections31- Document with OpenAPI/Swagger3233## Resources3435- REST API Tutorial: restfulapi.net36- Related Skills: graphql, openapi, api-design
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